Trying to conceive and tretinoin.

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Hello, my husband and I have recently starting trying to conceive. He is 37 and I am 36. My question is since actually getting pregnant is such an unpredictable time frame ( immediately, 6 months, 1 year, etc...). Is it safe to stay on a topical tretinoin as long as you stop immediately when you find out you have actually conceived?

Emil A. Tanghetti, MD · Answer

If one of my patients presented with the same question this would be my advice: If you are actively trying to conceive, I would immediately stop use of your topical tretinoin. I also tell my patients to even avoid over the counter retinoids when trying to conceive. While the risk to the fetus is relatively low, I would definitely suggest erring on the side of caution.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Not safe in pregnancy nor lactation. This is guidelines only, however I do agree with Emil, better to be safe. Legally we are in a position to give proper advice as well, even though the chances of anything going wrong is low. Davin Lim, Brisbane. Australia

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